Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your dinner table. With succulent, crispy-skinned chicken thighs glazed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce, this dish is perfect for cozy weeknight meals or impressing guests at gatherings. The rich aroma of roasted garlic fills your kitchen, making it hard to resist going back for seconds. Whether served with rice, vegetables, or noodles, each bite is sure to leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with black pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour half the marinade over them; let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting halfway through.
- If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg